Compliance Officer

Unicoin DCX Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead their compliance framework in accordance with the Labuan Financial Services Authority regulations. The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance across various programs, have strong AML/CFT knowledge, and possess excellent communication skills. This role requires 5–8 years of experience in financial services compliance, along with relevant education and certifications. Flexibility in hours is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience in compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CAMCO, ACAMS, ICA are an advantage.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of compliance experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports within timelines.
• Monitor regulatory updates and implement new requirements.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and mitigation.

Skills

AML/CFT frameworks

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business

Job description

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Unicoin DCX Sdn Bhd is hiring a Full time Compliance Officer role in KL Eco City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Job Description: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Compliance & Risk Management

Reports To: Head of Compliance / Board of Directors

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Compliance Officer to lead our compliance framework in accordance with the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, AML/CFT programs, risk assessments, licensing obligations, and internal controls for our Labuan-licensed offshore financial services company.

This role requires strong regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to implement and maintain a robust compliance culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act (LFSSA), Labuan Companies Act (LCA), AMLA, and other applicable laws and guidelines.
• Act as the primary liaison with Labuan FSA, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare, review, and submit statutory reports, regulatory filings, and notifications within stipulated timelines.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of new requirements.
• Oversee AML/CFT compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and periodic reviews.
• Investigate suspicious activities and file STRs/SARs with the Financial Intelligence Unit when appropriate.
• Manage staff AML/CFT training and promote compliance awareness.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, compliance manuals, and SOPs.
• Perform compliance monitoring, testing, and internal audits where required.
• Evaluate and enhance corporate governance practices.
• Provide compliance advisory to management and business units on regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.
• Draft, implement, and review compliance-related policies.
• Support new product offerings by assessing regulatory and compliance risks.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and the Board.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities, reviews, and audits.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention in line with regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, related fields, or equivalent years of experience in compliance department.
• Professional certifications such as CAMCO, ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of compliance experience in financial services, with exposure to offshore, banking, trust, insurance, asset management, or corporate service provider sectors.
• Strong understanding of Labuan FSA regulations, AMLA, and related guidelines.
• Experience leading compliance programs or teams is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Well-versed in AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions regimes, and risk management concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with regulators and senior stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.